Hadrian (76-138 AD) is regarded as one of the greatest Emperors in Roman history. He is widely credited with leaving an indelible mark on the Roman World and his reign is seen as one of the highpoints of its history. Hadrian's reign was to set the pattern for the Roman world for the next two centuries or even more. His rule effectively ended any more plans for territorial expansion and Rome began to concentrate more on defense. Hadrian was a great builder and he also did much to stimulate urbanization. His influence on the provinces of the Roman world was also profound and he encouraged a Greek cultural flourishing in the east. However, his treatment of the Jews was a dark chapter in his reign.
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